[1] The school was built to serve the needs of the expanding population of Chippenham, in particular the large Pewsham and Cepen Park estates.

[2] Other delays occurred due to the nature of the Private Finance Initiative[citation needed] and building did not start until 2000.

The school is on the east side of Chippenham in Stanley Lane, near the Pewsham estate, off London Road and surrounded by fields.

These children come from the Chippenham area (which is also served by Hardenhuish and Sheldon academies) as well as from surrounding towns such as Calne, Melksham and Corsham.

Both Omega and Enigma qualified for the UK finals with both teams managing successful launches that placed them in 3rd and 4th positions respectively.